The skirt-over-pants trend, once a staple of the 2000s fashion scene, is experiencing a resurgence thanks to Shakira’s bold fashion choices. At the Fendi couture show during Paris Fashion Week on July 6, the singer turned heads by pairing tailored black trousers with a pleated black schoolgirl skirt. Completing her throwback ensemble, Shakira opted for a cream-colored sleeveless top, pointed-toe pumps, and a nude handbag from the Italian brand.

While this daring styling choice was previously associated with Disney and Nickelodeon teen stars like Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus, it’s now making a comeback on red carpets and runway-show front rows. Celebrities like Katie Holmes, who sported a minidress over jeans at the 2022 Jingle Ball, and Euphoria star Alexa Demie, who layered a leather Balenciaga miniskirt over Balenciaga cargo pants during Paris Fashion Week in 2022, are embracing the trend.

Shakira’s recent fashion statements extend beyond the skirt-over-pants look. At the Viktor & Rolf show on July 5, the “Wherever, Whenever” singer made a statement with a crisp white jacket adorned with a three-dimensional message that simply read, “No.” Her fashion choices provoke intrigue and interpretation, leaving observers to ponder the meaning behind her revival of this controversial trend from two decades ago.